DeAndre Hopkins Says Why He Is Rooting For Stefon Diggs To Win the Super Bowl More Than Other Players

Suresh Menon | 27/01/2026
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Stefon Diggs is heading to the Super Bowl in his first season with the New England Patriots… This sentence felt so improbable just a year ago. And rightly so at the time.

Coming off a torn ACL, the WR was labelled “washed” by critics after his lacklustre stint with the Houston Texans. Also, Diggs was walking into a new locker room with Drake Maye at the helm, who had an even more lacklustre rookie season.

Nobody gave Diggs a comeback chance, given the circumstances. Fast forward to today, Stefon and the Patriots are the AFC Champions and are one win away from a Super Bowl victory. Few people are happier for Diggs’ incredible comeback story than DeAndre Hopkins.

Appearing on Up & Adams with Kay Adams, Hopkins didn’t hesitate when asked who he was rooting for in this Super Bowl. Outside of wanting Rams WR Davante Adams to win one, Hopkins made it clear that Diggs is his man. “I want Diggs to win the ring more than probably any player. I think he deserves it,” he said.

The Ravens WR is rooting for the Pats star because of the constant noise that has followed Diggs throughout his career… Criticism, off-field narratives, and the scrutiny. Overcoming all that, Stefon has managed to prove his doubters wrong.

“He gets a lot of stuff off the field,” Hopkins explained. “But once he’s on the field, Stefon Diggs is one of the best to do it… As a player, I know sometimes it’s not easy to have those distractions and still suit up… But he does it day in and day out,” he added.

The wideout also described how personal Stefon’s incredible Super Bowl runs feel for him. His relationship with Diggs goes well beyond the field. Their families are close, their mothers spend time together, and that bond has made watching Diggs’ journey all the more meaningful.

“That’s family stuff,” Hopkins said. “So to see him finally make it to the game… it gave me all the joy.”

Diggs has given well-wishers like Hopkins a lot to be proud about this season. The Pats star responded to all the naysayers by leading the Patriots in receptions (85) and receiving yards (1,013), while starting all 17 games. He also essayed a leadership role for Drake Maye & Co.

Diggs’ impact hasn’t been flashy in the postseason, especially in the snow-filled AFC Championship Game. But his presence remains constant.

Now with clear skies ahead in California and a Super Bowl stage beckoning, Diggs is chasing history. And for Hopkins, watching someone who endured the noise, stayed professional, and kept working is finally getting his shot. That makes this Super Bowl personal for him as well.

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Suresh Menon

Suresh Menon is an NFL writer at The SportsRush with over 700 articles to his name. Early in his childhood, Suresh grew up admiring the famed BBC of Juventus making the Italian club his favorite. His love for soccer however soon translated to American football when he came across a Super Bowl performance from his Favourite Bruno Mars. Tom Brady’s performance in the finals left an imprint on him and since then, he has been a die hard Brady fan. Thus his love for the sport combined with his flair for communication is the reason why he decided to pursue sports journalism at The SportsRush. Beyond football, in his free time, he is a podcast host and likes spending time solving the Rubik’s cube.

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